Tag Archives: employees

Are Your I-9 Forms Accurate?
Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin
Are Your I-9 Forms Accurate?

By Sue Mulford, KAF Financial The rise in I-9 audits under the Obama Administration has been dramatic. Read what guest blogger, Sue Milford of KAF Financial has to say on what to watch out for when completing your Employment Eligibility … Read More →

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Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease In The Workplace
Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

By Jennifer FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C As a business owner, your employees are your work family and if something personal is inhibiting job performance, you need to know. Especially if it comes to a health issue like Alzheimer’s Disease. Our guest … Read More →

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Does Unlimited Vacation Really Work for Small Businesses?
Posted on July 28, 2011 by admin

By Karen Axelton Have you read about the trend of unlimited vacation? While many small employers would probably cringe at the idea of giving their staff unlimited vacation time, this article from the Wall Street Journal suggests that it actually … Read More →

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Could Dressup Days Boost Employee Morale…and Sales?
Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

By Karen Axelton As someone who loves finding any excuse to dress up – but has fewer and fewer occasions to do so—I was intrigued by this article in The Wall Street Journal spotlighting a small business that is taking … Read More →

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How to Develop a Feedback Culture at Work
Posted on March 29, 2011 by admin

By Daniel Debow, co-founder and co-CEO of Rypple For an employee, there’s nothing worse than not knowing where you stand at work. He or she feels adrift, unfocused and unclear about whether their work makes a difference (or whether it’s … Read More →

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New Year, New Office
Posted on February 3, 2011 by admin

By Maria Valdez Haubrich Did you start your new year by taking a look around your office or workplace and (after a deep sigh) realize it desperately needs a fresh, new look? Are your employees working in cramped, unappealing workspaces … Read More →

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Keeping employees happy, marketing to moms, government contracting news and more
Posted on September 10, 2010 by admin

By Rieva Lesonsky Have you caught up with my posts from around the Web this week? If not, here’s a roundup: Find out why keeping your employees happy matters in my “Survey Says” post on AOL Small Business. Speaking of … Read More →

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Looking for a freelance gig? Rates at Elance.com are rising
Posted on August 12, 2010 by admin

By Rieva Lesonsky Are you a sole proprietor, freelancer or independent contractor looking for new sources of income? Elance.com just released its second-quarter Online Employment Report, showing that rates for independent contractors hired via Elance have risen 45 compared to … Read More →

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Is it time to send your employees back to school?
Posted on June 30, 2010 by admin

By Karen Axelton California, where I live, is beset by budget cuts and a really messed-up state government. Sometimes it seems like every night on the news we hear about more cutbacks in state education’s system—from elementary schools up to … Read More →

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What long-term unemployment could mean for your business
Posted on June 28, 2010 by admin

By Rieva Lesonsky Is your small business hiring? While there are many indicators pointing to increased hiring by both large and small businesses right now, there are others suggesting that both short- and long-term hiring prospects aren’t so sunny. In … Read More →

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